Social Media Student Intern, Marketing and Communication, Moody College of Communication

Job Posting Title: Social Media Student Intern, Marketing and Communication, Moody College of Communication ---- Hiring Department: Moody College of Communication ---- Position Open To: All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled Hours: 15 ---- FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest Start Date: Aug 24, 2026 ---- Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Dec 07, 2026 ---- Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS ---- Job Details: Job Details: Are you passionate about storytelling, social media and creating content that connects with audiences? Join the Moody College of Communications Marcomm team and help shape the voice of one of the nations leading colleges of communication. As our Social Media Intern, youll support the Marketing and Communications team by creating compelling multimedia content for the Moody College on our social media. You will help lead projects that make a real impact on student engagement and college visibility. General Notes: This is a great opportunity to build and develop your social media portfolio in a creative, fast-paced environment at a top-tier university. Purpose: Collaborate and support Moody Colleges social media strategy through branded content, with a focus on creating reels and student/alumni highlights for @texasmoodys account. Responsibilities: Work with the Social Media and Digital Content Manager to create planned content for social media distribution following a content calendar. Receive assignments and direction to create digital assets for social media, including current student and alumni highlights. Brainstorm and submit ideas for social media content with a focus on Instagram Reels. Attend Moody College events and contribute to coverage for social media. Deliver on deadline to maintain social media publishing schedule and content effectiveness and accuracy. Create short videos and graphics for social media. Promote events on social media. Meet weekly with the Social Media and Digital Content Manager Required Qualifications: Current UT Austin Student Familiar with Moody College and must be rising junior or senior Knowledgeable on all social media platforms. Instagram in particular. Interested in and keep a pulse on social media trends Excellent written communication Basic knowledge of video editing and graphic design. Experience shooting and editing reels using Instagram Edits and/or Premiere Pro. Self-motivated and problem-solver who knows when to ask for help Works well with a team and comfortable engaging with new people Experience creating social media content following brand guidelines Maintain communication, respectful conduct, punctuality and adaptability Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite Salary Range: $13/hour Scheduled Weekly Hours: 15hrs/week Working Conditions: Hybrid, with regular office hours expected. In-person hours are essential for a quality internship experience. Career Competencies: Video Editing Effective Communication Social Network Services (SNS) Required Materials: Resume Letter of Interest Social Media Samples/Portfolio ---- Employment Eligibility: Please make sure you meet all the required qualifications and you can perform all of the essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation. ---- Retirement Plan Eligibility: Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs. ---- Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position. ---- Equal Opportunity Employer: The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. 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